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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1911

Page

3

New Clew to Killing Arrests in Prospect

Hendersonville, N C—An inquest to be held this afternoon is expected to reveal that a woman assisted in the operation that killed Myrtle Hawkins. Detective Radfield of Washington aided local officials in the inquiry. Warrant affidavits have been drawn for charges, and several witnesses have been summoned as the case unfolds near Lake Oneaola. The corpse was reportedly concealed in nearby woods before being dumped into the lake.

Hendersonville N. C Washington Frencerannville N.C Authwrnes Myrtle Trawkins Trockert Acone Tlon Radfield Acton Tomparrow

Ohio Institute Not New, Mechanic's Institute Recalled

MAX PRACHT of Washington notes the Ohio Mechanics' Institute in Cincinnati began in 1805 as a private benefaction by Miles Greenwood. He recalls the school at Sixth and Vine taught free drafting and mechanical arts, aimed to train expert mechanics. He cites Miles Greenwood's 1840s steam fire engine project and supports the institute's purpose to elevate workers to foreman and managerial roles.

Filito Fost Ohio Mechanics’ Institute Mechanics” Institute Sixth and Vine Streets Cincinnati Miles Greenwood New York Daily Miles Steenwood Citizens’ Gift Mivans Washington Max Pracht Strayer Business College Ninth F Streeta Sphool Bortsh Civil Service Emily Fred Barnes 11Th St. Ny Lincoln Hall-Noyes Boulngus INTER Catei Fogues Frances Mann Bortond Park School 14Th St. N. W Horace Campbell Sydney J. Lodge Remey School OF Architecture

Union Bricklayers Strike Over Moore Appointment

Union bricklayers at the Government Printing Office protested irregularities in the temporary appointment of John Moore a Black Laborer to a bricklayer post. The strike began Tuesday as work on a garage adjacent to Tf Street building stalled and other union men backed the demand Moore be discharged.

Unio United States Civil Service Commission John Moore Tf Street Moore Georgetown Medical College New University Hospital Cate Geo M. Kober H Street W. N. Cogan

Rioters Stone Troops in Food Price Protests

Disturbances erupt across actions over high food prices with Creil in Oise reporting the most serious incident. Mob targets troops, several soldiers injured as the prefect seeks Paris reinforcements to stop attempts to storm the town barricades.

Speia Cada Washington Post Creil Department of the Oise Whial Oise Paris

Fragmentary Hotel and City Names List with People

A garbled OCR list mentions numerous hotels and city names including New York City Pittsburgh Baltimore and Hamburg with numerous personal names such as Miss Laura and Mrs. Ve, along with various surnames. The fragmentary text reads like a directory or social notice but offers no coherent event or narrative.

Kassel Magil Dass Laura Fades Tuttle Pask Rowe Wien Opty St James New York City Haldace Newanna Helen Kovber Sordam Coleman OY Wartsley Hoa Youbes WoMores Brownig Q Cares Hotgan oNnee I Cowan KJ Foubs Harry PD Fares JM Dower Eimewar Jean Wi FE Meteger Uerbert Kiatnes Tmckhast Cotarpeabye Reamon Pruladelpeia OG Bagby Thomas Ant Wis Booth Willant Pittsburgh Ootange Woolard GA Lani Janis

Hooffs Bond Renewed in Alexandria Trial Set

Lew Ke Hooft secretary and manager of the Mercantile Railway Building and Loan Association renews bond for 19000 as trial scheduled for November 14. Nine indictments for larceny against him stand, with wife and sister named as sureties. Judge Barley said trial would start on November 14 and reports from bank receivers will inform the court.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Meximdria Lewis Mercantile Railway Bnkling and Loan Association Corporation Court Mary Feoof Caroline Hooft Seminary Ill Barley Douglass Stuart H. Noel Garner Lewin Machen Hooft Mercantile Railway Building and Loan

Governors Debate Supreme Court Role in Rate Regulation

Governors from Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and more press for court action overruling Justice Sanborn in Minnesota rate cases. Wisconsin’s Gov McGovern backs postponement while Gilchrist supports a substitute measure. Aldrich aims to present a unified gubernatorial petition to the Supreme Court, urging protection of state rights and challenging federal overreach.

Gilchrist Supreme Court Isake Smith Georgia Justice Sanborn Interstate Commmerce Commission McGovern Wisconsin Cor.Gilchrist Kitchin Alabama Colorado Florida Idaho Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Mississippi Gov Aldrich Minnesota White Stat

Nelson May Stay in Senate Run

Special to The Watungta Post reports that Senator Nelson remained undecided after conference results. Sources note he indicated a positive stance toward running again but stressed weighing chances with supporters before finalizing his decision.

Nelson Senate Watungta Mt Tank Winn Waeidoesilay Uiterpeen Walle Feo St Pail Wed United States Senate Reunian

Labor Men Indorse Wiley and Suffrage in Maryland

Delegates at the Maryland State and District of Columbia Federation of Labor banquet in Cumberland approve resolutions backing organizing stenographers and typists for women workers, praising Dr Harvey Wiley, supporting DC women’s suffrage, and endorsing a Maryland education and child labor bill. The convention also backs female suffrage in Maryland and endorses compensation provisions for injured federal workers.

Washington Post Cumberland Maryland District of Columbia Federation of Labor Trades Council Hall Allegany Trades Council Washington Woman's Trades Union League of Maryland Harvey W. Wiley District of Columbia Educational Committee Miss ‘Trax Baltimore

Campaign expense figures from Montgomery primary candidates

Special to The Washington Post Rockville Maryland September 14 candidates for Montgomery county nominations report campaign costs for Democrats. Listed expenses include W Gaterbridge States 20 Richard T White Jr 83 Clifford L Howard 160.25 Eugene H Waters 109.25 Andrew J Cummings 144 Jomm C Bemettey 350 Francis J Downey Remur 3st Darby Alfred C Telson 62.25 John E West 62.25 H Cissel 5 Charles J Maddox 5 Edward C Peter 350.

Washington Post Rockville Montgomery County W. Gaterbridge Richard T. White, Jr Clifard L. Howard Eugene H. Waters House of Delegates Andrew J. Cummings Jomm C. Bemttey Francis J. Downey Remur Darby Orphans’ Court Alfred ¢. Telson Courohn E. West H. Cissel Charles J. Maddox Edward C. Peter Jude

Fugitive banker Wheatley caught in Oklahoma return

Bristol reports Melvin Wheatley, linked to a 310percent shortage wrecking Limestone Bank Tennessee three years ago, was captured in Oklahoma and brought back to Jonesboro. A Baltimore bonding company has paid the alleged shortage. Wheatley, from a prominent Tennessee family, was former bank cashier. Judge Walter Hissanborn criticizes Minnesota rate cuts as unconstitutional, seeking to block reductions and protect interstate commerce and railroad property rights.

Melvin Wheatley Limestone Tenn Washington Post Bristol Bank of Limestone Oklahoma Jonesboro Baltimore Wheatley Tennessee Nashville Walter Hhsanborn Qhnehth Federal Judicial District Amlinnesota Minnesota State Railway Commission Minnesota Santern Northern Mie Subway Company Great | Northern Railway Company Minneapolis Ad St. Louis Railroad Company Railway and Warehouse Commission of Minnesota Charles FE. Olis Saphern

Plans to Save Egg Losses From Theft and Waste

The Department of Agriculture reports a plan to cut the annual 45 million dollar loss in egg producers through quality based buying. A nationwide movement unites egg buyers with state authorities to end case-count purchases, aiming to reduce waste and improper handling. The bulletin notes American egg products are worth about 620 million dollars yearly, roughly one ninth of the tobacco crop value.

Department of Agriculture Egs

Bowen Ordered to Pay Alimony in Divorce Case

Michael A. Bowen a Tenth street saloonkeeper was ordered by Justice Ashley M. Gould to pay his wife Cora M. Bowen fifty dollars monthly alimony until the divorce proceedings in Cincinnati are settled. He must also cover his wife's counsel fees after she sued him in district court alleging fraud in obtaining the Ohio decree, and that he lived with her in Washington while she was unaware of the foreign proceeding. the Ohio court vacated its decree and ordered a rehearing.

Michael A. Bowen Tenth Street Ashley M. Gould Cora M. Bowen Cincinnati Ohio Bowen District Court Washington Ohio Court

Baltimore Youth Slayer Captured After Fatal Shot Near Pool

Charles Thomas, 14, of 718 West North Avenue, confessed to a self defense killing of 18 year old William H. Gerber near a Gwynns Falls swimming pool after attempting to obtain a pistol for the rifle used in the shooting. Gerber, a sergeant and mascot of the Fifth Maryland National Guard, was killed. the slayer’s identity was clarified by members of his party.

Baltimore Washington Post William H. Gerber Charles Thomas West North Avenue H. T. Thomas South Charles Street Maryland National Guard Gerber

M'Kinley Day Observed Marked by Carnations and Wreath

Carnations in Washington coats and a wreath sent by former Secretary George B. Cortelyou marked the tenth anniversary of President McKinley’s death in Canton Ohio. Washington remembered the day of his last breath in Buffalo New York but no formal observances occurred. Republican clubs and societies held no meetings until fall while Pennsylvania State Republican Club plans a Wednesday meeting at 1347 Pennsylvania Avenue NW and signals more state club gatherings to follow.

Sven J. W. Brannan Woman's Political Union of New York Invernora Tasker T. Oddo Jordan Ohis League of Republican State Clubs William B. McKintey Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Pennsylvania State Republican Club Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Pennsylvania

Work of Cities Discussed at Virginia Municipalities Meet

Delegates from about six cities arrive in Cape Charles aboard the steamer Pennsylvania for a convention opening address by the town mayor. Discussions cover city government forms and taxation, health sanitation, and property improvement with speakers from Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News and Richmond.

Washington Post Cape Charles League of Virginia Norfolk Pennsylvania John T. Daniels T. H. Wallace Board of Aldermen of Capes J. G. Riddick J. Davis Portsmouth Morris Jones Newport News W. C. Foster Robert Brighton Danville John S. Wise Kiptopeake Wise R. E. Steed League Hay K. Flannagan Department of Health Richmond Virginia Eli‘ies Powhatan Schenck E. A. Sherman Cedar Rapids Ingra

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